A Loss And A Shake-up At Washington Mutual
The country’s largest savings and loan said it was hit by mounting credit losses as more mortgage borrowers fell behind on payments....
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Tighter Scrutiny For Predatory Lenders
Australian lenders engaging in ’predatory’ lending by preying on the vulnerable are likely to face tougher scrutiny in a bid to avoid a US-style meltdown....
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Party Rebel Simba Makoni Dares To Stand Against Robert Mugabe In The Name Of The People
A wealthy businessman put himself forward for one of the most dangerous jobs in Africa yesterday, seeking to depose Robert Mugabe as President of Zimbabwe....
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Vital Signs: Insights: Anorexia May Be Tied To Hormones In Womb
Female sex hormones in the womb may influence neurodevelopment and later risk for anorexia, a new study suggests....
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Toll Brothers, The Home Builder, Reports A 44% Drop In Earnings
In spite of the slump, the company said it saw signs of stabilization in the housing sector and raised its forecast for first-quarter home deliveries....
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